Senior Mechanical Engineer (Burnet, TX)

Entegris, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

401K match

Health/dental/vision

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

PTO

Education assistance

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Burnet, Texas, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team at its Burnet facility. The role focuses on sustaining and improving complex containers for specialty chemical products used in semiconductor manufacturing.

You will lead process improvements and apply SPC/data analysis to guide decisions. You will drive capacity planning, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions, collaborating across functions while maintaining documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, troubleshooting, and CI of process equipment.
• Experience with stainless steel hazardous material vessel design, valving, orbital welding a plus.
• Understanding of SPC and data analysis; experience with Minitab.
• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, FMEA, 5 Why, RCA, etc.
• Leadership to drive cross-functional project execution and collaboration.
• Ability to present technical data to all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (<5%).

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects with cross-functional teams using change control.
• Apply SPC and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and maintain controls.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, capacity, and quality to drive improvements.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions with 8D.
• Use structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why, RCA, Fishbone) for defects.
• Collaborate with CQE to support customer requests and audits.
• Maintain work instructions, FMEAs, control plans, and ERP master data.
• Identify bottlenecks for capacity expansion and build business cases.
• Support production by troubleshooting equipment/process breakdowns and PMs.
• Communicate across the organization to drive results and mentor others.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

SPC

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Eng

Related field

Tools

Minitab

8D

FMEA

RCA

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Burnet, TX)

Job Description:

TheRole

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior MechanicalEngineer to join ourManufacturing Engineering team. This position will be basedinour Burnet, TX facility.

In this role, you will be a key player on a dynamic, skilled team whose objective is to sustain and continuously improve highly complex containers for specialty chemical products used in semiconductor manufacturing. Our specialty chemicals enable our customers to build high-performance semiconductor products. You will be primarily responsible for the engineering component of the container hardware work cell, supporting day-to-day operations, supporting data-driven operational planning, cross-functional leadership, process optimization, organizational improvement initiatives, and strategic decision-making through quantitative analysis of manufacturing performance, capacity utilization, quality metrics, and process effectiveness.

WhatYou’llDo

• Lead continuous improvement projects both individually and in collaboration with cross functional team members following robust change control processes and using statistical data analysis to support qualification.

• Leverage statistical process control tools and methodologytoidentifyboth proactive and reactive opportunities for improvement;maintaineffective internal control limits and work with customer teams on negotiating limits for key customers that provide quality assurance to customers whilemaintainingmanufacturability for the factory.

• Support strategic business and operationalimprovementsthrough data-driven analysis of manufacturing performance, capacityutilization, quality metrics, and process effectiveness.

• Complete failure analysis toidentifyroot cause, develop and implement corrective/preventative actions along with material disposition to resolve both internal and external non-conformances; collaborate with customer teams on reporting findings and action closures, using 8D template when applicable.

• Utilize structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, RCA, Fishbone, etc. to drive to root cause and then resolution in a methodical fashion for both product and process defects or upsets.

• Collaborate with Customer Quality Engineer (CQE) organization to support customer requests as well as audits.

• Maintain and improve key process documentation such as work instructions, FMEAs, and control plans and incorporate updates as new failure modes are identified or process changes are implemented; responsible for maintaining critical master data in ERP systems such as BOMs, routings, and material master information.

• Leverage capacity data toidentifybottlenecks and candidates for capacity expansion projectsand develop business cases and financial justifications for capital investmentsifrequired.Execute capacity expansion projects to completion.

• Support production by troubleshooting equipment or process breakdowns, ensuring robust PM plans and critical spares areidentifiedand stocked.

• Communicate effectively across the organization (e.g., marketing, R&D, facilities, operations, etc.) to drive a result; contribute to the direction of the department in partnership with other members of the team and leadership.

• Mentor personnel in problem-solving methodologies, data analysis, performance improvement, and process standardization.

WhatWeSeek

• Bachelorsof Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

• 5+years ofexperience in manufacturing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of process equipment

• Experience with stainless steel hazardous material vessel design, valving, orbital welding a plus

• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) as well as statistical data analysis for application to Qualification and Validation. Experience withMinitaba plus.

• Demonstrated ability to lead structuredproblem solvingusing tools such as 8D, FMEA, 5 Why, RCA,etc

• Aptitude for leadership to drive cross-functional project execution and problem solving whilemaintainingpositive/collaborative working relationships

• Ability to present technical data to all levels of the organization

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally in support of various engineering projects/escalations (<5%)

Why Work at Entegris

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background,experiences and perspectives. Weleveragethe differences of our employees tobringnew ideasto the table. Every employee throughout the company isencouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-makingprocess is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at everylevel of the organization. We put our values at the core of how weoperateas anorganization — not just whenit’sconvenient, but in a lasting and meaningfulway. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact onyourlife inside and outside of the office.

WhatWeOffer

Ourtotalrewardspackagegoesaboveandbeyondjustapaycheck.Whetheryou’relooking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: The salary range for this position is $85,500-$122,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s overall qualifications and skills for the role.

• Generous401(K)planwithanimpressiveemployermatch

• Excellenthealth,dentalandvisioninsurancepackagestofityourneeds

• Flexibleworkscheduleand11paidholidaysayear

• Paidtimeoff(PTO)policythatempowersyoutotakethetimeyouneedtorecharge

• Educationassistancetosupportyourlearningjourney

• Values-drivenculturewithcolleaguesthatrallyaroundPeople,Accountability,CreativityandExcellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed toprovidingequal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.